The Digest:
Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare has joined the chorus of praise for Victor Osimhen, celebrating the captain's match-winning hat-trick against Benin while acknowledging the team's bittersweet qualification outcome that keeps their World Cup dreams alive through the playoff route.
Key Points:
- Tolu Arokodare praised Victor Osimhen as an inspiration and mentor
- The Genk striker called it an "honor" to watch, play, and learn from Osimhen
- Osimhen's hat-trick powered Nigeria's 4-0 victory over the Benin Republic
- The win secured Nigeria's place in the CAF World Cup playoffs
- Despite the dominant performance, South Africa's win denied automatic qualification
- Arokodare came on as a substitute for Osimhen during the match
- Nigeria will face Gabon in the playoff semifinals on November 13
- The team maintains World Cup hopes despite the challenging playoff path
Sources: Social Media Post, Complete Sports
